American History: An Overview Project
presented by
Dr. Bob Pettapiece & David Lakin
at the
National Council for the Social Studies National Convention
Washington, D.C. November 1996
For the project during this presentation you are, as a group, to-
- Pick a topic from the list below
- Prepare a brief, interesting presentation on your topic
- Prepare 5 questions on your topic for a test
Topics-
- The 5 most influential white men in America
- The 5 most influential women in America
- The 5 most influential blacks in America
- The 5 most influential documents in America
- The 5 most influential events in America
- The 5 most influential Native American Indians in America
- The 5 most influential members of other minority groups in America
You will receive credit by-
- Being a contributing member of a group according to the agreement
in your group contract. You will meet to complete your group evaluation when the project is complete.
- Bonus points will be awarded for presenting people or items from earlier
America. For example, 1700s rather than 1800s.
- Your group finding additional information from sources not provided
by the teacher & presenting a written list during your presentation.
- You will get additional credit for each 5 correct answers on the test.
*Each group may go to the library when necessary*
You will be evaluated by-
- The teacher on your presentation, how interesting your questions were & how much you knew
about your topic!
- Your group members on your individual contribution on the group evaluation.